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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242,720.55, 364,242.78 and 84,949.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242,720.55, 364,242.78 and 84,949.02 is: 127,480.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242,720.55 : 364,242.78 = 84,949.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242,720.55/364,242.78 = 84,949.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242,720.55x = 364,242.78 × 84,949.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242,720.55x = 30,942,067,203.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,942,067,203.08/242,720.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 127,480.21

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